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From Homelessness to Linux Triumph: Juliano’s Journey

Hello everybody: Juliano from São Paulo, Brazil here. Let me tell you my life story, a mix of personal dedication and vision, social progress initiatives, a love of education, and the power of open source software. It is impossible not … Read more

A Successful Talent Land ’23 for LPI and Partners

Talent Land is a major annual tech event held in Mexico. This year, the event boasted an impressive number of registered attendees, with 40,379 individuals from all over the world. There were 873 speakers, 642 talks, and 161 workshops spanning … Read more

From USB Modems to FOSS: Roberto Guido’s Journey

Hello everyone, Roberto here! My relationship with Linux started quite unexpectedly, all because of an ADSL USB modem. I was 16 years old when I got my first PC, and shortly after that, I learned about Linux from a magazine … Read more

Certification For Employee Development and Retention

“Personal certificates claim to offer reliable proof of individual knowledge, skills and competencies.” This quote comes from a web site offering expert advice on the web. I believe most people in the computer industry would agree that it’s valuable to … Read more

Help Careers Take Off: Certifications and Hiring

Because obtaining an IT certification, at Linux Professional Institute or another vendor, takes a lot of work, it’s important to hear how certifications improve both individual careers and corporate goals. At the company where I am Senior Talent Consultant, HR, Avinton … Read more

How LPI’s Certifications Shaped My Career: Lilia Sfaxi

As a passionate computer science teacher, I have always advocated for the use of Linux in the classroom. Its reliability, versatility, and widespread adoption in the industry make it an ideal choice for aspiring professionals. Little did I know that … Read more

LPIC-3: Be More Than an Expert, Be an Authority!

All professionals working in open source IT careers know the importance and relevance of LPI certifications. When we reach the impressive milestone of achieving the LPIC-2 certification, we remember the arduous journey of studying and acquiring applicable knowledge that this … Read more

Supporting Our Community: Linux Clubs

Linux Professional Institute offers a lot of cost-free services to our communities. We don’t have to make money on everything we do. LPI is a non-profit outfit, so as long as we earn enough to sustain the organization we can … Read more

Linux Meeting Palermo ’23: Two Great Days of Networking

On March 25 and 26, 2023, the long-awaited event of the year for free software enthusiasts was held at the University of Palermo’s Gregotti Theater on Viale delle Scienze: the Linux Meeting 2023. The event was organized by Vincenzo Virgilio, … Read more

From LPIC-1 to LPIC-2: Boost Your Skills Beyond Your Linux Box

The LPIC-2 certification is recognized worldwide and is highly respected in the IT industry. Earning this certification can increase your job opportunities by validating your advanced system administration skills and expanding your skill set in technologies such as virtualization and the cloud. … Read more

Take the Next Step for Your Career With LPIC-1

Open source software and tools continue to grow in features and value. Companies around the world are looking for people who know how to set up and administer Linux environments. So why not take the plunge and aim for the … Read more

A growing career in cybersecurity: Isabela Fedrigo

In this issue of the Share Your Voice series we meet Isabela Fedrigo, who recently took the Linux Essentials certificate. Isabela is at the beginning of her career in cybersecurity, but her story with GNU/Linux and with free and open … Read more